The Future of Coffee

The Future of Coffee report will assess and quantify the growing UK speciality coffee segment, and explain how third wave and emerging ‘fourth wave’ coffee developments are changing the UK coffee sector.

Key areas covered in the report include

Definition of speciality coffee and background in the UK

Quantification of the speciality coffee segment within the wider coffee market

Third wave coffee and its impact

Emerging ‘fourth wave’: the science of coffee

Product and service innovation

Independent coffee shops vs branded chains and the rise of the ‘artisan mini-chain’

Future channels to market including workplaces and non-specialist outlets

Influence of speciality coffee on the wider foodservice and retail market